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Defenseman•#70Sam Malinski is a 27-year-old defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche. Born in Lakeville, USA.
On the blue line this season, Sam has recorded 9 goals and 34 assists for 43 points across 93 games. He averages 0.46 points per game on 17:46 of ice time. Primarily a playmaker, Sam's game is built around creating chances for teammates.
9
Goals
34
Assists
43
Points
Full statistical breakdown for the 2025-26 regular season.
93
GP
9
G
34
A
43
P
+46
+/-
186
S
4.8%
S%
1
PPP
0.46
P/GP
2.0
S/GP
17:46
TOI/G
Performance in the last five games played.
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | S | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 | @ VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:16 |
| May 24 | @ VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 12:57 |
| May 22 | vs VGK | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 3 | 20:40 |
| May 20 | vs VGK |
Skill profile, on-ice impact metrics, and season projections based on 2025-26 data.
Percentile Rankings vs. NHL Defensemen
78
Offense
80
Defense
79
Overall
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions vs. all NHL defensemen. Larger shape = more complete player.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, exceptional playmaking.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side. Equal bars = balanced. Asymmetry = one-dimensional.
The Gap
2-pt spreadBalanced two-way profile. The 2-point gap between offensive (78th) and defensive (80th) percentiles shows a well-rounded player.
Percentile ranks across 6 skill dimensions.
Scouting Take
Displays elite offensive production, exceptional playmaking.
On-ice impact mirrored side by side.
The Gap
2-pt spreadBalanced two-way profile. The 2-point gap between offensive (78th) and defensive (80th) percentiles shows a well-rounded player.
Season-by-season NHL regular season statistics throughout Sam Malinski's career.
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | S | S% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-262025-26 | COL | 82 | 8 | 32 | 40 | +43 | 164 | 4.9% |
| 24-252024-25 | COL | 76 | 5 | 10 | 15 | +8 | 115 | 4.3% |
Top teammates by points on the Colorado Avalanche this season.
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| 0 |
| 0 |
| -1 |
| 1 |
| 20:31 |
| May 9 | @ MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 18:56 |
End of Season Statistical Forecast
0
games remaining
Goals
9
Current: 9
Assists
34
Current: 34
Points
43
Current: 43
Moderate production expected. Likely to finish between 43-46 points with consistent deployment.
0.0%
Art Ross
Most Points
0.0%
Rocket
Most Goals
0.0%
Playmaker
Most Assists
Projections based on current pace extrapolated to 82 games with variance modeling.
| 23-242023-24 | COL | 23 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +3 | 31 | 9.7% |
| Career | --- | 181 | 16 | 49 | 65 | +54 | 310 | 5.2% |
Gabriel Landeskog
LW · 46 pts
